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Gender inequality is a persistent feature of stratification in the UK and globally. Despite significant legal advances — the Equal Pay Act (1970), the Sex Discrimination Act (1975), and the Equality Act (2010) — women continue to earn less than men, are under-represented in positions of power, carry the majority of domestic labour, and face violence and harassment at disproportionate rates. The AQA specification requires you to understand the nature and extent of gender inequality, explain it using sociological theories, and evaluate the concept of intersectionality.
Key Definition: Gender inequality refers to the unequal treatment, opportunities, and outcomes experienced by individuals on the basis of their gender. It operates across economic, social, political, and cultural dimensions.
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